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New York Rangers: Five teams that New York could trade with on draft day

By Nicholas Zararis

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RALEIGH, NC – APRIL 7: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes is separated from the puck on a defensive play by Anton Stralman #6 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL game on April 7, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – APRIL 7: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes is separated from the puck on a defensive play by Anton Stralman #6 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL game on April 7, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Number four: Carolina Hurricanes

Any two teams trading within the division is not always a straight forward science. Occasionally there are factors at play outside of what is being moved between the two teams. However, the Carolina Hurricanes present an interesting trade partner for the Rangers. With the entire organization in a state of flux, it is suspected that the Hurricanes are open for business.

Being that the Rangers need help at both forward and at defenseman, Carolina could serve as a one stop shop. The obvious and frankly stereotypical Rangers move to make would be trading for Jeff Skinner. The forward is a perennial 30 goal scorer on the last year of an expiring contract that will likely not be extended. In addition to Skinner, the Hurricanes also have several defensive prospects log jammed on the depth chart. The Rangers could swap a forward or pick for blue line help.

Making a trade happen with the Hurricanes would not be difficult. Carolina is a team on the cusp of breaking through and making the postseason for the first time in twelve years. The Rangers have players like Ryan Spooner, Vladislav Namestnikov or Zuccarello that could put the Hurricanes into the playoffs. In return, New York can add depth to a thin roster. Skinner would immediately slide into the Rangers top six and set the team up for success.

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